专业英语四级9及答案解析.doc

1、专业英语四级9及答案解析 (总分：46.92，做题时间：120分钟)一、PART I DICTATION (总题数：1，分数：1.00)_二、PART II LISTENING(总题数：3，分数：3.00)(1).The woman is interested in seeing_.（分数：0.33）A.an exhibit of paintingsB.a Broadway playC.a modem dance productionD.an opera(2)._ gave New York its nickname.（分数：0.33）A.ArtistsB.Tour guidesC.Groce

2、rsD.Musicians(3).The word apple in the phrase The Big Apple mean_.（分数：0.33）A.an instrumentB.a cityC.a theaterD.a concert(1).Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?（分数：0.12）A.Teacher and student.B.Doctor and patient.C.Lawyer and client.D.Boss and secretary.(2).What is the weather us

3、ually like in November?（分数：0.12）A.Hotter than the present weather.B.More humid than the present weather.C.Drier than the present weather.D.Cooler than the present weather.(3).What conclusion can we draw from this conversation?（分数：0.12）A.Public buses are fast and cheap.B.Parking is becoming a big pro

4、blem.C.Subway trains are even safer than taxis.D.Taxis are more convenient than buses.(4).What are the two speakers talking about?（分数：0.12）A.Fixing the womans computer.B.Ordering some new parts by Friday.C.Getting the new parts ready by Friday.D.Sending the womans computer for repair.(5).What can we

5、 learn from the conversation?（分数：0.12）A.Neither of them has a favorable opinion of the service.B.The woman is having a terrible time serving in the restaurant.C.Both agree its time for the restaurant to fire some staff.D.The man thinks the restaurant is all right, but the woman doesnt.(6).Who will p

6、ay for the call?（分数：0.12）A.The man.B.The operator.C.The mans sister.D.The man and his sister.(7).What does the man think of the womans choice of clothing?（分数：0.12）A.He thinks her choice is good.B.He thinks her choice is terrible.C.He doesnt like the colour.D.He doesnt like the style.(8).What happene

7、d to Mr. Hunts project?（分数：0.12）A.It was fairly successful.B.It was hard and futile.C.It failed for lack of fund.D.It stopped for lack of land.(1).The man is looking for_.（分数：0.33）A.a bookstoreB.the telephone companyC.a map of the townD.a shoe repair shop(2).From the way she speaks to the man, the w

8、oman seems_.（分数：0.33）A.to be in a hurry to leaveB.to be curious about himC.to be happy to assist himD.to be unfamiliar with the town(3).What can best be said about the instructions given here?（分数：0.33）A.They had to be repeated.B.They were easy for the man to remember.C.The woman made a mistake.D.The

9、 woman took them from a book.三、SECTION B PASSAGE(总题数：3，分数：3.00)(1).The speaker think the causes of automobile accidents are_.（分数：0.25）A.obvious.B.very complicatedC.familiarD.not well understood(2).What measure has been taken to reduce car accidents?（分数：0.25）A.Regular driver training.B.Improved highw

10、ay.C.Stricter traffic regulations.D.Better public transportation.(3).What remains an important factor for the rising number of road accidents?（分数：0.25）A.Highway crime.B.Poor traffic control.C.Confusing road signs.D.Drivers errors.(4).What is the focus of peoples attentions today according to the pas

11、sage?（分数：0.25）A.designing better cars.B.Building more highways.C.Increasing peoples awareness of traffic problems.D.Enhancing drivers sense of responsibility.(1).London taxi drivers are very efficient_.（分数：0.25）A.because they have a driving licenseB.because they have received special trainingC.becau

12、se the traffic conditions in London are goodD.because the traffic system of the city is not very complex(2).The training period lasts_.（分数：0.25）A.two to four monthsB.about three weeksC.at least half a yearD.two years or more(3).The speaker thinks the driving test is a terrible experience_.（分数：0.25）A

13、.because the government officers are hard to pleaseB.because the learner has to go through several tough testsC.because the learner usually fails several times before he passes itD.because the driving test usually lasts two months(4).Learner drivers have to keep their previous jobs_.（分数：0.25）A.becau

14、se they dont want their present bosses to know what they re doingB.because they want to earn money from both jobsC.because they cannot earn money as taxi drivers yetD.because they look forward to further promotion(1).The article would most likely be found in_.（分数：0.33）A.a childrens magazineB.a sport

15、s magazineC.a teen magazineD.a family magazine(2)._is NOT mentioned as a reward for volunteer activities.（分数：0.33）A.ReferenceB.Greater understanding of othersC.Great understanding of oneselfD.Opportunity to work in the community(3).What is assumed in the article?（分数：0.33）A.Parents can help youngster

16、s find volunteer work.B.Most youngsters can find suitable paid summer jobs.C.City governments want teenagers to work for them in the summer.D.Some teenagers want a summer job.四、SECTION C NEWS BR(总题数：3，分数：3.00)(1).What happened during the accident?（分数：0.50）A.A train hit another train.B.A train killed

17、 23 people.C.A train went off its tracks.D.A train was trapped inside the station.(2).Which of the following statements best describes the condition of the passengers?（分数：0.50）A.No one was fatally injured.B.There were many heavy casualties.C.No one was hurt during the accident.D.Someone was killed d

18、uring the accident.(1).According to the government source, the unrest was sparked by_.（分数：0.50）A.Islamic extremists protesting against povertyB.the trial of 23 Muslim businessmenC.the rebellion against Karimovs hard line against MuslimsD.the opposition party protesting against corruption(2)._policem

19、en were reported to have been killed in the unrest.（分数：0.50）A.10B.169C.500D.745(1).What is the purpose of the meeting in Luxembourg?（分数：0.50）A.To control patrol boats on the River Danube.B.To end economic sanctions against Serbia.C.To step up economic sanctions against Serbia.D.To send police office

20、rs to search the river.(2).International efforts against Serbia have been ineffective because_.（分数：0.50）A.ships carrying illegal supplies still sail along the river.B.more illegal goods have been carried over land.C.local authorities didnt attempt to stop illegal goods.D.there has been disagreement

21、over economic sanctions.五、PART III CLOZE (总题数：1，分数：1.00)There are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most (31) _held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder even if it means (32) _the pavement into a busy street ! ( 33 ) _you must pass under a ladder you can (34) _bad luck by crossin

22、g your fingers and ( 35 ) _them crossed until you have seen a dog. (36) _,you may lick your finger and ( 37 ) _a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the (38 )_ has dried. Another common (39)_is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house it will either bring (

23、40) _ to the person who opened it or to the whole (41 )_. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is (42)_,as it inevitably brings rain! The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month (43)_on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay (44)_. Th

24、e worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, (45)_it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to (46)_in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods. Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they a

25、re ( 47 )_witchcraft. It is (48 )_lucky if a black cat crosses your path although in America the exact opposite belief prevails. Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood (49)_luck. This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such

26、 as my car has never (50)_,touch wood? （分数：1.00）A.broadlyB.widelyC.quicklyD.speedilyA.running fromB.jumping offC.stepping offD.keeping fromA.IfB.AsC.ThoughD.UnlessA.eraseB.removeC.avoidD.easeA.keepB.keepingC.keptD.to keepA.ConsequentlyB.HoweverC.ComparativelyD.AlternativelyA.makeB.printC.performD.pr

27、oduceA.labelB.symbolC.markD.cutA.argumentB.superstitionC.opinionD.ideaA.lossB.difficultyC.tragedyD.misfortuneA.houseB.householdC.homeD.circleA.unwiseB.unintelligentC.unpopularD.unfortunateA.fallsB.arrivesC.dropsD.happensA.awayB.outdoorsC.indoorsD.farA.whenB.asC.ifD.thoughA.have originatedB.be origin

28、atingC.be originatedD.originateA.concerned aboutB.related withC.associated withD.connected inA.especiallyB.speciallyC.frequentlyD.rarelyA.asB.forC.inD.ofA.broken upB.broken offC.broken awayD.broken down六、PART IV GRAMMAR &(总题数：30，分数：30.00)2.The police have installed cameras at dangerous road _ to fil

29、m those who drive through red traffic lights.（分数：1.00）A.trenchesB.utilitiesC.pavementsD.junctions3.As _announced in today s papers, the Shanghai Export Commodities Fair is also open on Sundays.（分数：1.00）A.beingB.isC.to beD.been4.If your car_any attention during the first 12 months, take it to an auth

30、orized dealer.（分数：1.00）A.shall needB.should needC.would needD.will need5.Before the students set off, they spent much time setting a limit _the expenses of the trip.（分数：1.00）A.toB.aboutC.inD.for6.During the famine, many people were_to going without food for days.（分数：1.00）A.sunkB.reducedC.forcedD.dec

31、lined7.The movement of the moon conveniently provided the unit of month, which was_ from one new moon to the next.（分数：1.00）A.assessedB.measuredC.reckonedD.judged8.As a way of the mails while they were away, the Johnsons asked the cleaning lady to send little printed slips asking the senders to write

32、 again later.（分数：1.00）A.picking upB.coping withC.passing outD.getting across9.Our new house is very _ for me as I can get to the office in five minutes.（分数：1.00）A.adaptableB.convenientC.availableD.comfortable10.The guest team was beaten by the host team 2_4 in last years CFA Cup Final.（分数：1.00）A.ove

33、rB.inC.toD.against11.The tone of the article _the writers mood at the time.（分数：1.00）A.reproducedB.reflectedC.imaginedD.imitated12.Sometimes the bank manager himself is asked to _ checks ff his clerks are not sure about them.（分数：1.00）A.creditB.assureC.certifyD.access13.His ideas are invariably condem

34、ned as_by his colleagues.（分数：1.00）A.imaginativeB.ingeniousC.impracticalD.theoretical14.Scientific research results can now be quickly_to factory production.（分数：1.00）A.usedB.appliedC.triedD.practiced15._Id like to, I cant come.（分数：1.00）A.Much thoughB.Though muchC.Much asD.As much16._ the wall, we dec

35、ided that we should need three tins of paint.（分数：1.00）A.Making upB.Doing upC.Putting upD.Sizing up.17.Have you ever been in a situation_you know the other person is right yet you cannot agree with him?（分数：1.00）A.by whichB.thatC.in whereD.where18.This is not the right _to ask for my help; I am far to

36、o busy even to listen!（分数：1.00）A.momentB.situationC.opportunityD.circumstance19.One of the requirements for a fire is that the material _ to its burning temperature.（分数：1.00）A.is heatedB.will be heatedC.be heatedD.would be heated20.Let me _ the broken glass before someone walks on it.（分数：1.00）A.cove

37、r upB.clear upC.wash upD.spring up21.Although Anne is happy with her success she wonders _ will happen to her private life.（分数：1.00）A.thatB.whatC.itD.this22.The screaming of a woman our attention back_ the TV program.（分数：1.00）A.paid.atB.got.onC.called.toD.drew.over23.Issues of price, place, promotio

38、n, and product are _conventional concerns in planning marketing strategies.（分数：1.00）A.these of the mostB.most of thoseC.among the mostD.among the many of24.Though Jane was offended by her sisters rude remarks, she only _ her lips and said nothing.（分数：1.00）A.compressB.condenseC.contractD.constrict25.

39、The law requires that everyone_ his car checked at least once a year.（分数：1.00）A.hasB.would haveC.haveD.will have26.They are put to work when young, and they stay _.（分数：1.00）A.toB.downC.upD.put27._ for a long time, the fields are all dried up.（分数：1.00）A.There has been no rainB.Having no rainC.There h

40、aving been no rainD.There being no rain28._ difficulties we may come across, well help one another to overcome them.（分数：1.00）A.HoweverB.WheneverC.WhereverD.Whatever29.Care should be taken to decrease the length of time that one is _loud continuous noise.（分数：1.00）A.subjected toB.filled withC.associat

41、ed withD.attached to30.Picking flowers in the park is absolutely_.（分数：1.00）A.avoidedB.prohibitedC.rejectedD.repelled31.The baby monkey _to its mother all day.（分数：1.00）A.heldB.graspedC.stuckD.clung七、PART V READING C(总题数：4，分数：4.00)Migration is usually defined as permanent or semipermanent change of re

42、sidence. This broad definition, of course, would include a move across the street or across a city. Our concern is with movement between nations, not with internal migration within nations, although such movements often exceed international movements in volume. Today, the motives of people who move

43、short distances are very similar to those of international migrants. Students of human migration speak of push and pull factors, which influence an individuals decision to move from one place to another. Push factors are associated with the place of origin. A push factor can be as simple and mild a

44、matter as difficulty in finding a suitable job, or as traumatic as war, or severe famine. Obviously, refugees who leave their homes with guns pointed at their heads are motivated almost entirely by push factors (although pull factors do influence their choice of destination). Pull factors are those associated with the place of destination. Most often these are economic, such as better job opportunities or the availability of good land to farm. The